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Rav 986S · 06-07-2018, 01:32 AM

Thanks for your help.

After a lot of effort and many weeks off the road, i managed to replace this tank without lifting the car.
I also replaced the oil filler pipe as this was split.

The tank was best and cheapest from the OPC - Circa £250.

The cable operated spring clamp pliers were a must have together with some decent hand pliers.

I have pictures.....

Old tank

My engine

Any idea what this is for?

Offending tank

Splits at bottom

New tank in

Final install

I drove the car to work this morning, focused on the temperature gauge which didnt go much above 80 degrees.

It seems to have done the trick.
Thanks all.

06-07-2018, 01:32 AM	#5
Rav 986S Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Marlborough, UK Posts: 15	Thanks for your help. After a lot of effort and many weeks off the road, i managed to replace this tank without lifting the car. I also replaced the oil filler pipe as this was split. The tank was best and cheapest from the OPC - Circa £250. The cable operated spring clamp pliers were a must have together with some decent hand pliers. I have pictures..... Old tank My engine Any idea what this is for? Offending tank Splits at bottom New tank in Final install I drove the car to work this morning, focused on the temperature gauge which didnt go much above 80 degrees. It seems to have done the trick. Thanks all.